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January 11, 2026

Church welcomes Vicar from Palestine

It seems ironic that in Palestine, the birthplace of Christianity, women have to overcome many obstacles before accepting their call to ministry. In fact, Niveen Sarras has traveled to the United States to serve God’s people as an ordained pastor.

Why Didn’t They Search Firefighter’s House?

I can't believe the firefighter's house wasn't searched for

Documentary Explores Exemplary Area Vineyards

Much like winemaking itself, doing a documentary about the San

FRYS.COM OPEN: Low scores highlight Round 3; Baird holds two-shot lead

Briny Baird on cusp of first PGA win; Tiger Woods nine back of

Questions and answers

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The history of Pacheco Pass

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I.C.E. decision could ice California at census time

There is no hotter political issue than immigration in America

Nothing ‘shifty’ about this bike business or a pancake breakfast

Seems like things are improving economically, but it’s a slow boil recovery. Have always felt like the psychological aspect to recovery – or slide – is critically important. It’s almost as if you can “feel” whether the economy is moving. The numbers don’t lie, but they don’t tell the whole truth either. So, as Miss Jenny and I struggle to get the two daughters through college and the nation sputters to leave the Great Recession behind, I’m chagrined at the plethora of state, county and local tax measures dripping ink all over the upcoming ballot. There have been some reforms for public agencies in pension, benefit and pay structures. But honestly, it’s not nearly enough – not nearly enough to justify supporting all the tax measures on the ballot. One of our Community Pulse members answered a question about supporting the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s tax proposal  with this: “No. On principle, voting no on all tax measures until agencies, counties, Sacramento get their wasteful spending practices in order.” That’s on the money, and it seems to me that until the clear majority of voters adopt that principle – despite general support for schools, dam re-building, public safety or whatever the purpose – serious and sustainable reform will not happen.

It All Comes Together in Compost

Composting is more than simply smooshing together some materials

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